REDD Microphone

EMI Abbey Road Studios

Continuing in the rich tradition of innovation at EMI, dating back to the early 1930s with Alan Blumlein, the father of ‘Stereo’, the company’s first coil microphones, velocity ‘ribbon’ mics and the “Blumlein pair” technique, Chandler Limited and Abbey Road Studios introduce the first new EMI badged microphone in over a half century, the ‘REDD Microphone’.

Designed by Chandler Limited Founder and Chief Designer, Wade Goeke, the patented REDD Microphone represents a shift in traditional microphone design, bringing together historic circuitry and the heralded EMI REDD.47 preamplifier sound in a new and unique way.

Visually, the aesthetic is unmistakably classic, an ode to a gilded age of audio; however, the REDD Microphone is not a U-Type clone or derivative of any other microphone.

The Chandler Limited REDD Microphone is a large diaphragm tube condenser microphone, combining mic and preamp into a single, beautifully handcrafted professional recording device. Featuring the vacuum tube based REDD.47 Mic Amplifier circuit directly coupled to a custom handmade premium platinum membrane capsule, the REDD Microphone can be used with or without an external preamplifier.

This new and unique microphone design, fusing the mic capsule to the historic REDD.47 line amplifier circuit, provides the shortest possible distance between the two most important elements in the recording chain.

The proximity of the REDD Microphone’s custom capsule to the internal tube mic preamp, allows it to deliver a larger than life full-bodied sound, with a velvety smooth top-end.

Rigorously tested at Abbey Road Studios on a variety of sources and against some of the most famous and classic microphones in recording industry history, the REDD microphone excelled.

Abbey Road’s former Chief Engineer, Peter Cobbin-

"During the development I have had the opportunity to road test this mic on the best of acoustic applications. Abbey Road has one hell of a mic collection and by making comparisons to other legendary and vintage microphones has given us a serious benchmark to work to.

Typically for recording an artist like Sting I would use 3 classic microphones and choose the best.  For recording rare Stradivarius cellos worth millions I would reach for something really special. On almost every application from acoustic guitars, hand percussion, vocal artists to full symphonic orchestras, in my comparative testing The REDD mic shines above them all. "

The  Chandler Limited REDD Microphone was designed to handle a variety of source material, including: vocals, strings, piano, drums, bass guitar, electric and acoustic guitars.

Features available from the microphone body, include: REDD.47 Mic Amplifier, providing nine gain selections, from +4 to +33db in the ‘NORM’ position, extended gain and punch in ‘DRIVE’ mode for more tonal and coloration possibilities, switchable Cardioid/Omni patterns, 10db Pad, and Phase reverse. Continuous output and low-contour control are accessible from the high-quality external power supply.

Shockmount, 25’ Mogami microphone cable, PSU, and custom molded flight case, featuring high-density rigid foam, are included.

NOTE: Actual PSU differs from early promotional images, the final release PSU was updated, adding a jewel light to the front panel, and relocating the power switch to rear.

Patent No. 10,412,477

Abbey Road Studios, EMI, REDD, 47, RS, 124 and TG and their associated logos are trademarks of EMI (IP) Limited.

VIDEOS

HEARD ON

Clutch — “Book of Bad Decisions” Album

REDD Microphone (Lead Vocals, Drums). Producer/Mixer/Engineer, Vance Powell

Celine Dion— “Ashes” Deadpool Two Soundtrack

REDD Microphone (Lead Vocals). Mixer/Engineer, Francois Lalonde

Formula One— Television Series Soundtrack

REDD Microphone (Orchestral soundtrack). Mixer/Engineer, Greg Hayes

Frozen II— Motion Picture Soundtrack

REDD Microphone (Orchestral soundtrack). Mixer/Engineer, Greg Hayes

BlacKkKlansman— Motion Picture Soundtrack

REDD Microphone (Orchestral soundtrack). Mixer/Engineer, Greg Hayes

SOUND SAMPLES

USERS

Finneas

Singer-songwriter, record producer (Billie Eilish, Demi Lovato, Justin Beiber, Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello)

Supa Dups

Producer, Mixer, Engineer ( Black Chiney, Eminem, Bruno Mars, Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, Akon, Rihanna, Nina Sky, John Legend, Drake, Tyga )

Peter Cobbin

Former Chief Engineer- Abbey Road Studios ( Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Sting, Ed Sheeran, Kanye West, U2, LeAnn Rimes, Danny Elfman )

Kevin Kadish

Producer, Engineer, Songwriter ( Keith Urban, Meghan Trainor, Jason Mraz, Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus )

Howard Willing

(Smashing Pumpkins, Snoop Dog, Tupac, Stevie Nicks, Sheryl Crowe, Counting Crows, Glenn Campbell, Sara Bareilles, Gavin Degraw, Dean Martin, Vintage Trouble, OK Go, Kill it Kid, Delta Rae, Kris Kristofferson)

Vance Powell

Producer, Mixer, Engineer ( Jack White, Chris Stapleton, Beck, Jars of Clay )

Ryan Hewitt

Producer, Mixer, Engineer (Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Avett Brothers, Blink-182, Tom Petty, The Lumineers, Bob Dylan)

Greg Wells

( Taylor Swift, Adele, Keith Urban, Elton John, Celine Dion, Katy Perry, Deftones, Mika, Pink, Rufus Wainwright )

Butch Walker

( Avril Lavigne, American Hi-Fi, The Donnas, Rock Star Supernova )

Michael Wagener

( Mötley Crüe, Overkill, Accept, Great White, Poison, Alice Cooper, Extreme, Megadeth, Janet Jackson, Ozzy Osbourne, Dokken, Metallica, White Lion, Skid Row )

Abbey Road Studios

REDD Microphone, RS124 Compressor, REDD.47 Mic Amplifier, Curve Bender, Zener Limiter, TG1 Limiter, TG Microphone Cassette, TG2 Pre Amp/DI, TG Channel MKII, TG2-500 Pre Amp, Germanium Pre Amp/DI

TESTIMONIALS

Peter Cobbin

“I put it up against a U47 and C12. The REDD was a rather embarrassing clear winner! It made the U47 sound a little dull and the C12 a quite plain and thin. The REDD achieved both body and clarity.”

Michael Wagener

"Absolutely loved it, warm and smooth. I had just sold an original absolutely mint 1951 U47 for a friend which sounded amazing (for just under $20,000). Listening to the Chandler I heard all the same qualities and the same vibe in the REDD. But we were also able to drive the built in pre-amp a bit harder to get that elevated harmonic content that I love in all the Chandler gear..."

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Microphone Type Large Diaphragm Condenser (LDC), Tube/Valve
Transducer Type Platinum membrane, custom handmade, hand-milled
Circuit Type EMI REDD.47, Tube/Valve
Output Impedance 200Ω (Ohms)
Gain Switchable / +4 to +33db in 'NORM' mode
Maximum gain Extended gain in 'DRIVE' mode
Patterns Cardioid / Omni
PAD 10 dB / Switchable
Phase 0-180º / Switchable
Low-Contour Control Available at PSU
Output Control Continuous / Available at PSU
Power External/PSU included
Microphone Cable 7 Pin, 25' Mogami, included
Shockmount Included
Case Molded flight case / custom cut high-density rigid foam, included

Chandler Limited in Partnership with Abbey Road.